Cursive Melel 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, energetic, casual, handmade, retro, handwritten feel, signature look, expressive display, casual tone, brushy, rounded, slanted, fluid, looping.
A slanted, brush-pen script with rounded terminals and a smooth, continuous stroke rhythm. Letterforms show lively, handwritten variation with slightly irregular joins and generous curves, while maintaining a consistent baseline flow. Strokes are thick with noticeable pressure modulation, producing fuller downstrokes and lighter connecting moves; counters stay open and shapes remain readable despite the compact proportions. Capitals are prominent and swashy without becoming overly ornate, and figures follow the same handwritten, slightly bouncy texture.
Works well for branding elements, packaging callouts, posters, and social graphics where a bold handwritten voice is desired. It’s especially effective for short headlines, taglines, and quote-style layouts where the flowing connections and brush texture can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with the confident sweep of a marker or brush signature. Its quick, flowing motion gives it a conversational tone—warm, informal, and a bit vintage in spirit—suited to messaging that wants to feel human and approachable rather than polished and corporate.
Designed to mimic quick, confident cursive written with a brush or marker, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict formal structure. The goal appears to be an expressive, legible script that delivers a strong handwritten presence in display applications.
Ascenders and descenders are long and expressive, contributing to a dynamic line texture in longer text. Spacing is naturally tight in places due to the connected script behavior, and stroke endings often taper into soft, rounded finishes that reinforce the hand-drawn feel.